Troop Committee and Adult Leader Position Descriptions

Troop Committee Members and Adult Leaders are essential to the functioning of the troop. This rewarding experience allows adult volunteers to plan and participate in troop activities, and to participate in the day-to-day operations of the troop. Troop Committee positions have varied responsibilities that fit with a wide variety of talents and skills.

Training expectations: Troop Committee Members and Adult Leaders must have current Youth Protection Training. For some positions, additional training is required. Please see the Training page for more information.

To inquire about volunteering for the Troop Committee or as an Adult Leader, please email the Committee Chair.

For a list of current position holders and their contact information, please see the troop roster (login required).

Position Descriptions:

Scoutmaster – With the aid of the Assistant Scout Masters, is responsible for the safe and educational execution of activities and events / Leads weekly meetings / Leads monthly PLC meetings. Assures that all duties and responsibilities are filled and carried out by appropriate scouts and volunteer parents / Attends monthly Council meetings. / Attends monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Assistant Scoutmaster – Assist Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader in running meetings / assist scouts with advancement / Organize and attend at least two monthly campouts/travel events / Organize and attend at least one monthly local activity event.

Adult Quartermaster – See that Troop gear is properly maintained and accounted for / Propose new equipment needs to the Troop Committee.

Outdoor Chair – Manages logistics for troop outings and activities, including site reservations.

Fundraising Coordinator (Popcorn) – Coordinate the Troop fundraising activities associated with the annual popcorn sale / Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Fundraising Coordinator (Christmas Trees) – Coordinate the Troop fundraising activities associated with the Christmas Tree Sale / Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Recruitment Coordinator – Serve as a liaison with Webelos Dens in the area and spearhead recruitment / Welcome new scout families / Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Advancement Coordinator – Keep advancement Records / Order, pickup, and package Scout recognition awards / Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings/Coordinate semiannual Courts of Honor and Eagle Courts of Honor.

Webmaster – Maintain a unit website, send reminders of upcoming events / Create and update and informational brochure for prospective new scouts.

Special Events and Service Projects Coordinator – Coordinate community and civic outreach/Identify potential Eagle Projects/ Arrange parade participation / Cemetery Flag Raising / Other activities / Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings.

Records Coordinator and Historian/Librarian – Keep a record of all completed physical forms / Maintain a file of frequently used forms / Maintain a unit library of merit badge pamphlets and other resources / List all material available for use / Maintain a file of Eagle projects.

Mid-Adventure Coordinator – Research, plan, coordinate logistics, make reservations, and attend activities for a summer mid adventure trip geared primarily toward scouts too young (10-13 yrs.) for the high adventure trip. This will require a weekend and 2 missed days from work for the trip (4 days total).

High Adventure Coordinator – Research, plan, coordinate logistics, make reservations, and attend activities for a summer high adventure trip geared toward older scouts ages 14-18, (Philmont, canoe trip, etc.). Requires 10-12 days absence from work and extensive travel.

Board of Review Coordinator – Establish times, enlists the aid of parents and coordinates attendance for scout reviews. Usually once per month or about 8 times per year.

Committee Chairperson – Chairs monthly Troop Committee meetings / Acts as a liaison with church sponsoring organization and with District Council / Prepares and submits annual charter and collects annual fees.

Eagle Scout Coordinator – Attend monthly Troop Committee meeting. / Encourage and advise Life Scouts with Eagle Projects.

Treasurer – Attend monthly Troop Committee meetings / Help with budgeting, collection, and payment of funds for the troop.